🇨🇭 Weissbad, Switzerland
Bed & Breakfast
📍 11, Leugangenstrasse, Weissbad, 9057
Your stay — Bed & Breakfast
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges which charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay common.
Tipping not required but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff: a few francs.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee from a supermarket café or bakery: around 3-4 CHF.
Takeaway sandwich or salad from a supermarket or bakery: 8-12 CHF.
Main course at a casual restaurant or hotel dining room: 20-30 CHF.
Limited street food; try the bakery for fresh bread, pastries, or a simple lunch.
Common budget supermarkets: Coop, Migros, and Aldi.
No high-street fashion in Weissbad; head to St. Gallen or Appenzell town for affordable chains like H&M or C&A.
Cheapest way: buy a single-day bus/train pass from Appenzell or St. Gallen for around 8-12 CHF; from Zurich Airport, take a train to St. Gallen (approx 30 CHF), then local bus to Weissbad.
1. Buy groceries at Migros or Coop for picnic meals. 2. Use the Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited train/bus travel if staying several days. 3. Carry a reusable water bottle; tap water is safe and free.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Weissbad, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bed & Breakfast
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Schlafen im Stroh, Weissbad
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Taxi Appenzell. The fare is fixed if arranged in advance, but surge prices apply late at night. Ask for a minivan if you have lots of luggage.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Weissbad
💡 Take the direct IC train to St. Gallen, then switch to the narrow-gauge Appenzell train to Weissbad. The final leg from St. Gallen is scenic and slow—sit on the left for lake views.
Gais, Bahnhof → Weissbad, Bahnhof
💡 This historic tram is the most charming way to arrive—it's a vintage yellow carriage that runs through meadows. Only useful if you're coming from Gais (a short walk from the hotel up the hill), but worth taking even for the novelty.
St. Gallen railway station → Weissbad, Dorf
💡 Bus 152 runs directly from St. Gallen to Weissbad, dropping you a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Buy a day pass (CHF 12) if you're exploring the region—it covers the return trip.
About Weissbad
Wikipedia ↗
Weissbad railway station (German: Bahnhof Weissbad) is a railway station in the district of Rüte, in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. It is located on the 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge Gossau–Wasserauen line of Appenzell Railways. A PostAuto bus line links the railway station with B...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in at Bed & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Bed & Breakfast?
Takeaway sandwich or salad from a supermarket or bakery: 8-12 CHF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bed & Breakfast?
Cheapest way: buy a single-day bus/train pass from Appenzell or St. Gallen for around 8-12 CHF; from Zurich Airport, take a train to St. Gallen (approx 30 CHF), then local bus to Weissbad.
Top Attractions in Weissbad
💡 Ask at the tourist office next door to open it — it's often unstaffed. They keep a key. Allow 20 minutes. Donations welcome (CHF 2).
💡 Check the door hours posted on the noticeboard — it's sometimes locked outside mass (usually Sun 10am). The key is kept at the house opposite if closed.
💡 Best in July–August when water hits 18°C. Park at the footbridge near the sports field. Bring a towel and sun lotion — no shade. Check water level after storms; it can rise fast.
💡 Go after heavy rain for best flow. The path can be muddy; wear sturdy shoes. No signage in English, but the route is easy to follow.
💡 Best done in late morning when cows are milked — you can watch from the fence near the main barn. No dogs allowed near livestock. Bring water; no shops on route.